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In recent weeks, early buyers of RTX 50 series graphics cards have discovered that their GPU does not meet the advertised specification. At first, it was thought that this issue was only impacting a limited number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti models, but this week, the first affected RTX 5080 was discovered. Now, Nvidia has responded with an updated statement.

While Geekbench results aren't always the most reliable indicator of real-world gaming performance, they can still be interesting to check out. The latest ones to be found were of Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5070, showing it performing on par with the RTX 4070 Super in the Vulkan and OpenCL tests. The …

Montech is debuting its quietest AIO cooler yet - the new HyperFlow Silent. This new AIO cooler is designed to deliver peak performance without compromise, all wrapped up in a minimalist aesthetic that does away with ARGB lighting to focus on a clean and professional look.

Following on from our preview at CES, DeepCool is now launching its new daisy-chainable FL12 series case fans. The new fans combine aesthetically pleasing ARGB lighting effects with high performance airflow at low noise output. Using an 8-pin cable, the F12 fans can be easily daisy-chained to reduce wire clutter …

The plot thickens regarding the GeForce RTX 50 series ROP issue. While Nvidia initially confirmed that a limited number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs were affected by a production defect resulting in fewer active ROPs (Render Output Units), new evidence suggests the problem might be more widespread. …

G.Skill is raising the bar for server and workstation performance with its latest release: an enhanced version of DDR5 R-DIMM memory sticks. Built to the recently announced JEDEC specifications, these new memory sticks will feature a 16-layer PCB for improved signal integrity and incorporate robust voltage protection for enhanced reliability and stability.

In recent weeks, a few RTX 50 graphics card buyers have encountered some issues. This time, we aren't talking about burning connectors, but a different kind of fault. It turns out, a small number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards were shipped with GPUs featuring fewer ROPs than advertised on the official spec sheet. 

We were expecting to learn all about AMD's upcoming RX 9070 GPUs at CES in January but a last minute change of plans has led to weeks of speculation. Now, just ahead of the planned late-February reveal, details about these GPUs, the reference designs and more have surfaces.  Hardware leaker …

Cougar is championing eco-conscious design with its latest PC case, the Airface Eco RGB. This mid-tower case prioritises sustainability without compromising cooling performance, offering a compelling solution for environmentally conscious builders. At the heart of the Airface Eco RGB lies a ventilation system designed to maximise cooling efficiency while minimising …

It seems the wait for AMD's Ryzen 9 9000 series with 3D V-Cache might be over soon. Both the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D have just surfaced on Geekbench with single-core and multi-core benchmark scores.

EK has unveiled its next-generation EK-Quantum Velocity³ CPU water blocks. Designed for compatibility with AMD AM5 and Intel LGA 1700/1851 sockets, the Velocity³ offers a high level of customisation, allowing users to fine-tune their cooling setup for optimal performance and aesthetics. One of the key innovations of the Velocity³ is …

Following on from pre-release reviews yesterday, today the RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is launching to the masses globally. As we've seen with the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, stock may be hard to come by. If you are looking to pick up an RTX 5070 Ti as soon as possible in the UK, we've compiled a range of listings for you to choose from, with a particular light shown on GPUs that actually get close to the MSRP price tag. 

The DRAM market is facing a potential upheaval as leading manufacturers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix are considering halting the production of DDR3 and DDR4 memory by the end of the year. According to industry sources, this move is driven by a combination of lower memory prices and declining …

The RTX 5070 Ti is here - let's find out just how much performance is on offer

Insurgency Labs, a new company in the PC hardware scene, has just launched its very first PC case. If you want something different from the usual rectangular or fishtank boxes we typically use to house our hardware, then the new ModuCase ITX modular chassis might be up your alley.

RTX 5070 Ti reviews are coming up shortly, but one popular reviewer has broken embargo to discuss the situation with pricing. Despite being sent an 'MSRP' RTX 5070 Ti that is supposed to sell for $750, these graphics cards are already being marked up at retailers, bringing prices up to $1000 for certain versions. 

This one isn't £640, it's £185. But how well does it perform for the money?

While synthetic benchmarks don't always paint a complete picture of real-world gaming performance, these early results offer valuable insights into the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's capabilities. It's important to note that with ray tracing and upscaling technologies in play, assigning a single performance metric and expecting it to translate universally …

Nowadays, everyone wants an AIO cooler with an LCD display on the pump. Gamdias is launching one of the nicest looking AIOs yet this week with the new Chione P5 series, available in sleek black and white colours.  The Gamdias Chione P5 series AIO coolers feature a 3.4-inch IPS LCD …

A recent EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) filing from Zotac has been spotted, listing an RTX 5050 graphics card among other upcoming models. While EEC filings are notorious for including unreleased or even entirely fictional products, this particular entry has caught our attention due to the lack of prior rumours or …

The next generation Intel Arc 'Celestial' graphics cards are in the works and according to reports, it may be the first discrete GPU to be based on an Intel process node.

The RTX 5090 has been hard to find at stores since launch a few weeks ago. Fortunately, the stock situation is set to improve over the next few weeks...

Is one piece glass better than two piece, well FSP seems to think so but do we agree?

Noctua has announced significant shifts in its 2025 product roadmap, impacting the release schedule of several highly anticipated products. The flagship NH-D15 G2 chromax.black cooler has been pushed back from Q2 to Q3 2025, while Noctua's next-generation 120mm fans have been moved from Q1 to Q2 2025. Perhaps most surprising …

Nvidia's announcement of upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series laptops, with pre-orders opening before the end of February, has generated excitement. However, the company remains cautious about specifying exact launch dates, citing the involvement of other key players, such as Intel and AMD, whose CPU availability is equally crucial. Now, rumours …

If we told you this power supply was priced right now at £640 in the UK, would you believe us?

A pre-release RTX 5070 Ti has made an unscheduled appearance in the Blender Open Benchmark database, possibly courtesy of a reviewer who perhaps inadvertently left online score submission enabled. Similarly, a Geekbench OpenCL entry was also found online. The entries were spotted soon after being posted online, offering a glimpse …

A leaked GPU-Z screenshot showing the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has confirmed many of the rumours regarding its specifications. Moreover, AMD confirmed it would announce the Radeon RX 9070 to the world at an event scheduled for February 28th. A GPU-Z screenshot (version 2.62) shared by HKEPC reveals the …

It's official! Nvidia confirmed that the RTX 5070 Ti will be available starting February 20th. Those waiting for the RTX 5070 will have to wait a bit longer, as Nvidia confirmed that the mid-range GPU won't be coming in February. Instead, it's scheduled to launch on March 5th. This revised …

It's the fastest external drive we've ever tested - but is it worth £200 for the 2TB model?